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Extension warns SNAP‑Ed loss will cut staff; requests $100,000 levy and flags reserve needs
Summary
University of Illinois Extension told the finance committee the SNAP‑Ed federal nutrition education grant will end Sept. 30, costing the county three positions and prompting a $100,000 levy request to stabilize programs.
Michael (county extension director) and Mike Delaney, community and economic development educator, briefed the finance committee on University of Illinois Extension programs in Lee County and a looming loss of federal SNAP‑Ed funding that will reduce staff and programming. Programs and reach: Extension described multi‑area programming including 4‑H youth development (traditional clubs, school programming and special‑interest “spin” clubs), Master Gardener training, nutrition and family life education, and community and economic development outreach. Extension reported over 4,000 youth experiences in 4‑H this…
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